Jason Castleforte
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Focused Registered Respiratory Therapist well-versed in patient assessment and emergency care. Reliable and efficient with 15 years of quality performance in patient-care. Accustomed to providing critical care in dynamic, fast-paced and high stress environments with proven leadership skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
American Heart Assoc. BLS/ACLS/PALS Instructor
Prism Cpr Training Center Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
05.2018 - Current
- Instruction and demonstration of Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support & Pediatric Advanced Life Support to all levels of healthcare providers including life saving techniques, AED, First-Aid, Medication administration, and EKG interpretation.
Respiratory Therapist
Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital
Las Vegas, NV
11.2019 - 11.2020
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians and healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Administered oxygen, aerosol and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician / Instructor
Guardian Elite Medical Services
Las Vegas, NV
10.2013 - 04.2019
- Response to emergency calls of a medical, psychiatric or traumatic nature in the Las Vegas Valley as an EMT.
- Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student. Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations & provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group
- Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
- American Safety Health Institute instructor for BLS, ACLS, & PALS.
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
MedicWest Ambulance
Las Vegas, NV
08.2008 - 12.2014
- Respond to emergency calls for medical, psychiatric, or traumatic nature in the emergency system in Las Vegas, NV
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters, glucometers and electronic vital sign machines.
- Evaluated patient histories, signs and symptoms, and vital signs to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Administered advanced emergency medication to patients either oral or by establishing IV access, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Carrington College - Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV05-2018
Emergency Medical Technician- Intermediate/Advanced - Emergency Medical Technology
Health Science Center
Las Vegas04-2009
Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medical Technology
Unitek College - Fremont
Fremont, CA07-2008
Skills
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Triage & Stabilization
- Emergency Response & Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Intubation & Airway Management
- Medical, Psychiatric, and Trauma knowledge
- Academic Advisement
FEMA Certified
- Mass Casualty Incident
- Active Shooter
American Heart Association Certified
- Instructor for BLS, ACLS, & PALS
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital
11.2019 - 11.2020
American Heart Assoc. BLS/ACLS/PALS Instructor
Prism Cpr Training Center Las Vegas
05.2018 - Current
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician / Instructor
Guardian Elite Medical Services
10.2013 - 04.2019
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
MedicWest Ambulance
08.2008 - 12.2014
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Carrington College - Las Vegas
Emergency Medical Technician- Intermediate/Advanced - Emergency Medical Technology
Health Science Center
Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medical Technology
Unitek College - Fremont
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